Kinetic Energy
KE = 1/2·m·v^2
What it says
The kinetic energy of a body is the energy it possesses due to its motion.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
KE | Kinetic energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
m | Mass (kg) | M |
v | Speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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